Jennifer Smith

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Kelli Rose holds a photo of her daughter Tiffany, and her dog Lily. Tiffany died in 2005, leading Rose to The Compassionate Friends in Vernon. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Compassion continues for grieving Vernon parents

Compassionate Friends group going strong despite recent risk of folding

Kelli Rose holds a photo of her daughter Tiffany, and her dog Lily. Tiffany died in 2005, leading Rose to The Compassionate Friends in Vernon. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Nathan Mayrhofer of Vernon was killed in 2010 and dismembered by a friend, who was not found criminally responsible. (Contributed)

Victim’s family fearful of Vernon suspect following latest charges

Kenneth Barter involved in 2010 Vernon killing; released despite concerns, facing new assault charges

Nathan Mayrhofer of Vernon was killed in 2010 and dismembered by a friend, who was not found criminally responsible. (Contributed)
An SUV crashed into Canadian Tire Wednesday, March 15. (Stefan Tobler photo)

Senior crashes car into Vernon business

Driver suffers minor injuries after SUV driven into Canadian Tire

An SUV crashed into Canadian Tire Wednesday, March 15. (Stefan Tobler photo)
Curtis Sagmoen takes a smoke break during the start of his latest trial Monday, Feb. 10. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

New trial for notorious North Okanagan man guilty of crimes against sex workers

Publication ban limits details for North Okanagan man also facing breach of probation

Curtis Sagmoen takes a smoke break during the start of his latest trial Monday, Feb. 10. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Vernon’s own Redfish play The Bulldog at SilverStar Mountain Resort Friday, March 17. (Redfish image)

Old school rock band pumped to play back in Vernon

Redfish back on track with St. Patrick’s Day show

Vernon’s own Redfish play The Bulldog at SilverStar Mountain Resort Friday, March 17. (Redfish image)
The Olympic Peninsula Equine Network' new Western Treasures and Used Tack store offers western clothing, jewelry, decor and horse equipment for sale by donation that will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for the nonprofit. Sequim Gazette photo by Erin Hawkins

Horsey Ladies Okanagan round up new fundraiser

Tack sale April 1 raises funds for an equine coach to benefit student

The Olympic Peninsula Equine Network' new Western Treasures and Used Tack store offers western clothing, jewelry, decor and horse equipment for sale by donation that will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for the nonprofit. Sequim Gazette photo by Erin Hawkins
A multi-vehicle crash closes the eastbound lanes of Highway 6, at 15th Street Tuesday morning. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Crash closes eastbound lane of Vernon highway

Multi-vehicle incident at Highway 6 and 15th Street

A multi-vehicle crash closes the eastbound lanes of Highway 6, at 15th Street Tuesday morning. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Splatsin and Okanagan First Nations women wear orange to remember the missing children at the Iam Woman, Hear me Laff comedy show March 11 at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. (Dyan Honeygal photo)

Indigenous ladies laugh it up at Vernon show, while remembering the children

Sea of orange fills theatre for Women’s Day comedy show

Splatsin and Okanagan First Nations women wear orange to remember the missing children at the Iam Woman, Hear me Laff comedy show March 11 at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. (Dyan Honeygal photo)
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP investigate after a body was found in a vehicle at a 20th Street home Monday, March 13. (Bowen Asman - Morning Star)

RCMP investigating body found in car at Vernon home

Police have converged at a residence in the Harwood area

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP investigate after a body was found in a vehicle at a 20th Street home Monday, March 13. (Bowen Asman - Morning Star)
Coldstream firefighters battle a house fire Friday, March 10. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Fire breaks out in North Okanagan home

Flames and thick smoke coming from structure

Coldstream firefighters battle a house fire Friday, March 10. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Coroner Andy Watson confirmed the death of a man in Chemainus Monday night.

Three killed in Vernon house fire

Occupants unable to escape blaze on Commonage Road

Coroner Andy Watson confirmed the death of a man in Chemainus Monday night.
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP investigating after a body was discovered on 15th Avenue Feb. 28. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Crime ruled out in discovery of body on Vernon street

Remains were found on 15th Avenue Feb. 28

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP investigating after a body was discovered on 15th Avenue Feb. 28. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP investigated a suspicious grass fire near Vernon’s Department of National Defence army camp Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Black Press file photo)

RCMP investigating furniture fire in Vernon park

Polson Park blaze spread to wooded area overnight

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP investigated a suspicious grass fire near Vernon’s Department of National Defence army camp Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Black Press file photo)
Business owners: Daina Bull (top left), Anna’s Vitamins Plus; Dawn McLean, Snac Shac; Melissa Knutsvik, Touch of Elegance; AlyssaWiens PMU & Aesthetics (top right); Kiley Routley, Back to Earth. (Contributed)

Women-led North Okanagan businesses up for awards

Five Vernon, Lumby and Coldstream female entrepreneurs up for B.C. honour

Business owners: Daina Bull (top left), Anna’s Vitamins Plus; Dawn McLean, Snac Shac; Melissa Knutsvik, Touch of Elegance; AlyssaWiens PMU & Aesthetics (top right); Kiley Routley, Back to Earth. (Contributed)
Eliza Reid and her husband, Gudni Johannesson are shown in this handout image during his campaign in Iceland. Voters in Iceland have elected a new president, and in doing so have made the Canadian woman the Nordic nation’s new first lady. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hakon Broder Lund

COLUMN: Iceland close to closing gender gap

In honour of International Women’s Day, Vernon writer examines where one country is seeing success

Eliza Reid and her husband, Gudni Johannesson are shown in this handout image during his campaign in Iceland. Voters in Iceland have elected a new president, and in doing so have made the Canadian woman the Nordic nation’s new first lady. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hakon Broder Lund
An impaired driver collided with a power pole and fire hydrant shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday, March 5. (Vernon North Okanagan RCMP photo)

Impaired driver crashes into Vernon fire hydrant and power pole

22-year-old failed roadside tests

An impaired driver collided with a power pole and fire hydrant shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday, March 5. (Vernon North Okanagan RCMP photo)
Polson Residential Care

Seniors’ homes hit with illnesses in Okanagan

Gastrointestinal outbreak, COVID-19 and respiratory

Polson Residential Care
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are investigating after a body was discovered on 15th Avenue. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Body found in Vernon street has RCMP suspicious

Investigation underway in upper Mission Hill area

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are investigating after a body was discovered on 15th Avenue. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Helen Sidney, the 100-year-old Citizen of the Year, (yellow jacket) is seen dancing at the Vernon Star Country Square Dance recent open house. (Contributed)

Square dance brings back social connection in Vernon

Following isolation of pandemic, increased need for social interaction

Helen Sidney, the 100-year-old Citizen of the Year, (yellow jacket) is seen dancing at the Vernon Star Country Square Dance recent open house. (Contributed)
Vernon Fire Rescue Services was called to a vehicle fire on Commonage Road near Bailey Road at approximately 10:15 a.m. Feb. 24, 2023. (Darren Reich photo)

Truck fire spreading to grass doused by Vernon firefighters

Crews quick to extinguish Commonage Road blaze Friday morning

Vernon Fire Rescue Services was called to a vehicle fire on Commonage Road near Bailey Road at approximately 10:15 a.m. Feb. 24, 2023. (Darren Reich photo)